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CVE-2016-4356

HIGHEPSS 85th pctl
7.5
CVSS v3
NVD

Description

The append_utf8_value function in the DN decoder (dn.c) in Libksba before 1.3.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) by clearing the high bit of the byte after invalid utf-8 encoded data.

How to fix

Remediation Available
libksbaDebian
Fixed in:1.3.3-1CVE-2016-4356
Fixed in:1.3.3-1CVE-2016-4356
Fixed in:1.3.3-1CVE-2016-4356
Fixed in:1.3.3-1CVE-2016-4356
libksbaUbuntu
Fixed in:1.3.0-3ubuntu0.14.04.2USN-2982-1
Fixed in:1.3.3-1ubuntu0.16.04.1USN-2982-1
libksba8Ubuntu
Fixed in:1.3.0-3ubuntu0.14.04.2USN-2982-1
Fixed in:1.3.3-1ubuntu0.16.04.1USN-2982-1

Remediation is compiled from vendor and distribution security advisories. Always confirm against the linked source for your exact version and platform.

CVSS v3 Vector

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Exploit Intelligence

2.93%probability of exploitation in 30 days
85thpercentile

Elevated risk: more likely to be exploited than 85% of all known CVEs.

References

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